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Anything Else (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Anything Else is a 2003 romantic comedy starring Jason Biggs, Woody Allen and Danny DeVito. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $13.6 million worldwide on a $18 million budget. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
40%
worldwide gross
$13.6M
Metascore
43
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Anything Else (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$18M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Anything Else About?

The premise of Anything Else without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A struggling writer finds his already chaotic life further complicated by his overly attached girlfriend and a peculiar, unconventional mentor. As he attempts to maintain some semblance of order, he grapples with confusing relationships and questions the boundaries between affection, fixation, and mental stability. He must ultimately confront the unsettling nature of his situation and the people around him.

Anything Else Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • love
  • white panties
  • white underwear
  • convertible car
  • taxi
  • eyeglasses
  • writer
  • love at first sight
  • teacher
  • sex
  • new york city
  • moving
+38 more
  • panties
  • two word title
  • written and directed by cast member
  • manhattan new york city
  • voice over narration
  • flashback
  • central park manhattan new york city
  • reference to sophia loren
  • directed by co star
  • self discipline
  • wedding anniversary
  • directed by star
  • kitchen
  • vandalism
  • survival kit
  • spaghetti
  • revenge
  • psychiatrist
  • park bench
  • new york skyline
  • mentor
  • fired from a job
  • eccentricity
  • dysfunctional relationship
  • taxi driver
  • underwear
  • talking to the camera
  • stand up comedian
  • split screen
  • sex talk
  • record store
  • neurotic
  • masturbation
  • jazz club
  • hand grenade
  • flashlight
  • flare gun
  • dieting
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Cast & crew

Anything Else Cast

Jason Biggs leads the cast, with Woody Allen and Danny DeVito.

Ratings

Anything Else Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Anything Else 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Plot

Anything Else Plot Summary

What happens in Anything Else from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Jerry Falk, portrayed by Jason Biggs, is a young writer living in the bustling heart of New York City. He finds himself in a relationship with his girlfriend, Brooke (played by KaDee Strickland). Things take a turn when they encounter Jerry’s friend Bob, who is dating Amanda, an opinionated and captivating woman who catches Jerry’s attention. Intrigued by Amanda’s strong personality, Jerry feels an undeniable connection due to their shared interests in music, art, and literature.

Full summary

The whole story of Anything Else, scene by scene

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Box office

Anything Else Box Office & Budget

Anything Else grossed $13.6 million worldwide on a $18 million budget, 75% of what it cost. $3.2 million came from the US and Canada and $10.4 million (76%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$13.6M

75% of its budget back

US & Canada
$3.2M
International
$10.4M
Budget
$18M
US & Canada 24% Rest of the world 76%
Videos

Anything Else Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Anything Else.

Anything Else (2003) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Anything Else?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What profession does Jerry Falk aspire to have?

Cars

Cars in Anything Else

11 cars on screen, including the 1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet T6 and the 1987 Buick Electra.

All 11 cars
  • 1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet T6 in Anything Else 1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet T6 Main role
  • 1987 Buick Electra in Anything Else 1987 Buick Electra Minor role
  • 1980 Chevrolet Impala in Anything Else 1980 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
  • 1999 Ford Crown Victoria in Anything Else 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Anything Else Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “Cokoliv” and “애니씽 엘스”.

Also known as
  • Cokoliv
  • 애니씽 엘스
  • 活得比你好
  • 우디 앨런의 애니씽 엘스
  • Yok Ya!
  • Anything else, la vie et tout le reste
  • Todo lo demás
  • Życie i cała reszta
  • Igual a Tudo na Vida
  • כל דבר אחר
  • 奇招尽出
  • Csak az a szex
+9 more
  • Кое-что еще
  • Έρωτας και... Τίποτα Άλλο
  • Qualsevol altra cosa
  • Orice altceva
  • И още нещо
  • Muero por ti
  • Sinua parempaa, სხვა ყველაფერი
  • Дещо ще
  • Ljubezen in vse ostalo

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FAQ

Anything Else FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Anything Else, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Anything Else?

Anything Else runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Anything Else released?

Anything Else was released on September 19, 2003.

Who is in the cast of Anything Else?

Anything Else stars Jason Biggs, Woody Allen and Danny DeVito, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Anything Else make at the box office?

Anything Else grossed $13.6 million worldwide ($3.2 million domestic, $10.4 million international) on a budget of $18 million.

How is Anything Else rated?

Anything Else has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does Anything Else have a post-credit scene?

No. Anything Else has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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